Australian Government. (2017). Strengthening the Test for Australian Citizenship. Canberra: Australian Government. Retrieved from https://www.border.gov.au/ReportsandPublications/Documents/discussion-papers/citizenship-paper.pdf
A report outlining changes to the Australian citizenship tests in 2017. The report shows information about the changes to the citizenship test for Australia. It provides the different rule changes to the system of the test such as introducing an English language test, strengthening the pledge of commitment, addition of test questions, etc. The document also highlights the importance of these tests to better allow for new Australian citizens to integrate into society.
Australian Senate. (1905). Immigration Restriction Amendment. Canberra: Commonwealth Government of Australia.
The Immigration Restriction Amendment Act 1905 details the changes made to the original Immigration Restriction Act of 1901. The act had been placed to prohibit non-Europeans from entering Australia. This document shows the laws of Australia at the time, in which the attitudes of Australians can also be inferred from the act.
Chan, G. (2017). Cabinet papers 1988-89: Bob Hawke acted alone in offering asylum to Chinese students. The Guardian. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/jan/01/cabinet-papers-1988-89-bob-hawke-acted-alone-in-offering-asylum-to-chinese-students
In this news article, Chan G. recounts on former prime minister Bob Hawke's involvement in providing asylum for Chinese students after the Tiananmen incident. The story of how Bob Hawke acted on his own without consulting anyone, a generous act which was greatly appreciated by the Chinese community.
Commonwealth Government of Australia. (1958). Migration Act. Canberra: Commonwealth Government of Australia.
The Migration Act from 1958 records the introduction of one of the first acts that allowed skilled individuals to migrate to Australia. The act permitted skilled migrants to enter Australia, with inclusion of the abolishment of a dictation test. The Migration act no doubt was a starting point in helping immigrants to settle in Australia.
Family members. (2017). Border.gov.au. Retrieved 10 August 2017, from http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Brin/Fami
This site outlines information relating to immigrating to Australia. The Australia Government has information relating to Australian citizenship for family members, detailing situations where children are born to be a permanent resident of Australia and permanent citizenship for related partners.
Jupp, J. (1995). From 'White Australia' to 'Part of Asia': Recent Shifts in Australian Immigration Policy towards the Region. International Migration Review, 29(1), 207.
This article examines migration policy in Australia with reference to the "White Australia" policy prior to 1975 and the multicultural policy thereafter. Mass immigration has not caused major social tensions.
Koleth, E. (2010). Multiculturalism: a review of Australian policy statements and recent debates in Australia and overseas. Australian Parliament Research Papers, 6.
This is a review of Australian policy statements and recent debates in Australia and overseas . It looks at how our policy has changed due to the increasing diversity of cultures in Australia.
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The interviews provided different perspectives of different migration standpoints.
Capling, A. (2008). Twenty years of Australia's engagement with Asia. The Pacific Review, 21(5), pp.601-622.
This article reviews how Australia has engaged and developed with Asia in the recent two decades. It recounts the actions of the Labor and Coalition Governments and provides a perspective on why and how Australia has furthered an engagement with Asia.
China Town Melbourne (2017). Chinatownmelbourne.com.au. Retrieved 10 August 2017, from http://chinatownmelbourne.com.au/about-chinatown/
This website talks about how Melbourne's Chinatown came to be. It talks about the gold rush as well as how Chinese communities who stayed after it established an area for the Chinese by buying land. It talks about the effects that Chinatown has on Melbourne today in terms of culture.
Meaney, N. (1995). The end of ‘white Australia’ and Australia's changing perceptions of Asia, 1945–1990. Australian Journal of International Affairs, 49(2), pp.171-189.
The author Meaney N. reviews the changes that resulted in Australia extending its views of Asia. The article discusses the history and change that ended 'white Australia' and how Australia eventually developed to be a multicultural society and Eurasion nation.
Robertson, K., Hohmann, J., & Stewart, I. (2005). Dictating to One of 'Us': The Migration of Mrs Freer. Macquarie Law Journal, 5, 241-275.
The journal reviews the experience of Mrs Freer migrating and becoming an Australian. The dictation tests at the time had affected the process of Mrs Freer transitioning into Australia. Eventually through struggle Mrs Freer was admitted to Australia but was in a disadvantaged situation due to being previously denied entry. The journal discusses why the case of Mrs Freer is significant and how the attitudes of the people were at this point of history.
West, J. (2015). Asian migration to Australia. Asiancenturyinstitute. Retrieved 10 August 2017, from http://www.asiancenturyinstitute.com/migration/214-asian-migration-to-australia
This article reviews the history of migration from Asia to Australia and highlights different statistics relating to migrant communities. The article also stresses importance about the relationship between Indonesia and Australia. Indonesia as a large contributor in economy within East Asia is noted to have great importance for Australia to establish a relationship with. The author brings up former Foreign Minister Bob Carr and former Prime Minister Paul Keating who had both previously commented on this importance of Indonesia.
What are Australian values? Your say on the revamped citizenship test. (2017). ABC News. Retrieved 10 August 2017, from http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-20/australians-share-values-after-citizenship-test-ovehaul-proposed/8458154
The article from ABC News recounts different perspectives of opinions from a variety of Australians regarding the new citizenship test in 2017. In response to the citizenship test ABC news had interviewed multiple Australians to take their perspectives. Australians interviewed providing perspectives of sharing values, accepting different views, acting as a family and building mateship.